Beyond Sound: Journey of a Deaf Olympic Medalist and World Record Holder | Shourya Saini | TEDxSRHU

Shourya Saini, a Deaf Olympic medalist and world record holder, shares how his move from basketball to shooting changed his life. The talk covers his daily training routine, mental visualization techniques, and guidance from Arjuna awardee coach Anjali Bhagat. He also describes international results in Brazil, Germany and Tokyo. His core message is that weaknesses should not be seen as negatives and that hard work and positive thinking help people aim higher.

• Switch from basketball to shooting
• Daily training and mental visualization
• International medals and world records

Faced with hearing and speech challenges from the age of two, Shaurya Saini refused to let adversity define his path. In this deeply inspiring talk, the Deaf Olympic medalist and world record holder shares how a transition from basketball to shooting transformed his life. Detailing his rigorous daily training regimen, mental visualization techniques, and guidance from Arjuna awardee coach Anjali Bhagat, Saini highlights his historic victories on global stages—from Brazil to Germany and Tokyo. Beyond his medals, including setting new world records and receiving the Himalayan Sports Ratna Award, his core message is clear: never view your weaknesses as negatives. Through relentless hard work and positive thinking, Saini inspires everyone to aim higher, conquer pressure, and chase dreams all the way to the Olympic podium. A young shooter who emerged as one of India’s brightest stars in the Deaflympics. He won the gold medal in the 50m Rifle Three Positions at the 2024 World Deaf Shooting Championships in Hanover, Germany. He recently won a silver medal in the 50m rifle at the 2025 Summer Deaf Olympics in Tokyo and earlier secured a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle at the 2021 Deaflympics. His achievements have brought pride to Uttarakhand and India. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx